St George Next Gen: MBFWA Resort 2019

St George Next Gen show for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Australia Week presented on Wednesday 16 May with collections from four gifted designers including Alissar H, Chris Ran Lin, Of Ro and Gina Snodgrass. The Next Gen runway show is a platform designed for emerging designers offering finalists the knowledge and access to industry expertise and tools to create a successful business beyond their initial collections. Here are some of the highlights from the show.

ALISSAR HThe designer Alissar Hammoud expresses her challenge of social orders and traditional class systems through her creations. Specialising in denim she applies different treatments and stone washes to her garments to give them the desired effect. She supports the future of fashion into newly perceived and re-purposed wearables. The Canadian tuxedo is back in fashion.

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CHRIS RAN LIN

Reigning from China and based in Melbourne Chris Ran Lin presented an impressive men’s collection for his label at MBFWA. There was a presentation of high quality craftmanship from the detailing to knitwear with turtle necks and snoods. He has a strong theme and brand identity and for that reason alone he is an evolved designer.

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OF RO

Rachael O Brien is a fashion and textiles designer and launched her label Of Ro last year. For this collection she was inspired by satellite images with a collection of dynamic colours. There was lots of weave, drapery and deconstruction. A vibrant and solid collection.

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GINA SNODGRASSGina Snodgrass constantly challenges social perceptions of gender with her clothing. Her pieces included lots of hand embroidery, texture and layering. Beautiful conceptual debut collection for this years Next Gen show.